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Canada's Youth Unemployment Hits 18% Amid Economic Turmoil

9/8/2025

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Youth unemployment in Canada is rising due to gig work, AI, and population growth, affecting job prospects.
Alberta's youth unemployment rate has reached nearly 18%, the highest since August 2017.
A job fair in Edmonton revealed many young job-seekers are struggling to find work.
Economists attribute high youth unemployment to economic uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war.
Calls for reform of the temporary foreign worker program are increasing, as it may limit youth job opportunities.

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Story summary

Youth unemployment in Canada is rising due to gig work, AI, and population growth, affecting job prospects.
Alberta's youth unemployment rate has reached nearly 18%, the highest since August 2017.
A job fair in Edmonton revealed many young job-seekers are struggling to find work.
Economists attribute high youth unemployment to economic uncertainty from the Canada-U.S. trade war.
Calls for reform of the temporary foreign worker program are increasing, as it may limit youth job opportunities.